Are the new Kevlar backing and more durable screen going to let folks go Otterboxless without fear?
I'm not going to get a case. It should be just fine.
My phone will be naked as well. I rarely use cases with any of my phones. Cant wait.
Does the design of the new Razr give you added comfort or is it simply cosmetics? I guess what I'm trying to find out is if the Kevlar and gorilla glass supposed to be there for looks and weight or are they going for strength and durability? I don't mind a lite layer of a case but I can't stand wraping a phone up in a big bulky protector.
Kevlar doesn't automatically = strength. What makes a bullet resistance vest work is multiple layers of kevlar on top of each of each other, and kevlar itself is a woven fiber that stretches and disburses energy outward across the fabric keeping the bullet (which is blunt or round nose) from getting throw. Take a knife to it and the blade will cut throw it. Kevlar on the back of the phone is much different, it is thin and has been hardened. I would think it would work more like fiberglass.
Kevlar is nothing but a strong thread. I think making the back of the phone out of it is just a marketing gimmick. It still has to have something in it to make it stiff, and it will only be as strong as that. Hell, it could be made out of Egyptian papyrus and be the same strength, as the stuff made to make it stiff is what is giving you any strength in this application.
I agree about the marketing for the most part however Kevlar + resin is extremely tough and durable. Think carbon fiber. The dry resin will fall apart in your hand, add a fiber and it just stronger like glass fibers and it gets very tough, add woven carbon fibers or Kevlar and it become damn near indestructible ....
I would agree with you for the most part, but the piece of Kevlar on this phone has to be extremely thin and I think because of that you can throw the "near indestructible" out the window. Is it better then a cheap piece of plastic, I'm sure it is, but I would bet at that size there are some polymers that are just as strong or stronger out there.
Nope, bullet resistant up to a .50 BMG at 50 yard and a. 338 Lapua point blank..... read the specs man.... lol